Word Frequency
cancel (ˈkænsəl
)
Definitions
verb
-cels, -celling, -celled, (US) -cels, -celing, -celed mainly tr- to order (something already arranged, such as a meeting or event) to be postponed indefinitely; call off
- to revoke or annul ⇒
the order for the new television set was cancelled
- to delete (writing, numbers, etc); cross out ⇒
he cancelled his name and substituted hers
- to mark (a cheque, postage stamp, ticket, etc) with an official stamp or by a perforation to prevent further use
- also intr usually foll by out to counterbalance; make up for (a deficiency, etc) ⇒
his generosity cancelled out his past unkindness
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- to close (an account) by discharging any outstanding debts
- sometimes foll by out (accounting) to eliminate (a debit or credit) by making an offsetting entry on the opposite side of the account
- (mathematics)
- to eliminate (numbers, quantities, or terms) as common factors from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction or as equal terms from opposite sides of an equation
- intr to be able to be eliminated in this way
noun
- a new leaf or section of a book replacing a defective one, one containing errors, or one that has been omitted
- a less common word for cancellation
- (music) a US word for natural (sense 20)
Derived Forms
ˈcanceller, (US) ˈcanceler nounWord Origin
C14: from Old French canceller, from Medieval Latin cancellāre, from Late Latin: to strike out, make like a lattice, from Latin cancellī lattice, gratingSynonyms
View thesaurus entryExample Sentences Including 'cancelled'
Contrast differences are usually cancelled by the changes that can be made in printing: paper grade in particular.Collins Complete Guide to Photography
Following the outcry, the Pentagon cancelled the research project.New Scientist (2003)
He had neither paid Sandella in advance nor cancelled his lease.Follow the Sharks
Israel cancelled a further round of ceasefire talks with the Palestinians due to be held last night.Irish Times (2002)
Several Christian schools cancelled classes to let pupils join the demonstrations.Glasgow Herald (2001)
The only thing I can think of is to phone in a bomb threat so the party will be cancelled.Anastasia Krupnik (3-in-1)
The policy continues every month and can be cancelled at a month's notice.Glasgow Herald (2001)
The problems with Aer Lingus meant the family's flights to London, Heathrow on Friday were cancelled.Irish Times (2002)
`Anyway," Daphne pointed out, `we don't want the party cancelled.Anastasia Krupnik (3-in-1)
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